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More and more people are adding yogurt to their list of weekly staples when they go grocery shopping.  Made from fermented milk, yogurt contains valuable good bacteria that helps fight against the bad bacteria that lodges in our bowels and intestines, and helps stave off digestive problems.  As consumer demand has increased, the cost of buying yogurt has as well, and it is easy to spend ten dollars or more a week on this great food. The solution? Make it yourself!

Buying a yogurt maker is a great investment for your family.  Not only will you save money, but you will also have the added benefit of knowing exactly what ingredients you are using&mdasdh;no preservatives and no artificial colorings or flavors.  Yogurt makers are stand alone small kitchen appliances that simply plug into the wall, much like a toaster or a slow cooker.  They come in two basic styles; the first has one large container and makes one batch, and the second has several small containers which make a week’s worth or more of yogurt.  Depending on your family size, flavor preference, and lifestyle, choose the option that you are most likely to use.

When choosing your yogurt maker you will also have to decide whether you want a 1 quart machine or a 2 quart machine.  Again, depending on how much yogurt you and family eat, you may want to go with a 2 quart machine.  Remember, if you have yogurt left over towards the end of the week there are hundreds of delicious healthy recipes in which it can be used, including this mouth-watering warm thai chicken salad recipe that is perfect for dinner on a hot summer evening.

Another important thing to check when looking at yogurt makers is whether the main canister or container is made from glass or plastic.  The machine will be holding milk and live cultures at a warm temperature for a number of hours, and these ingredients can begin to smell if you don’t clean them right away.  Plastic tends to hold the smell, but it is safer in that it won’t break if you or your child (or spouse) drops it on the floor.

All in all, a yogurt maker is a great addition to the kitchen to help your family achieve its healthy and organic eating goals.